What is Legend Noodle's health inspection score?

Legend Noodle has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Legend Noodle last inspected?

Legend Noodle was last inspected on June 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Legend Noodle have?

Legend Noodle has 26 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Legend Noodle safe to eat at?

Legend Noodle has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Legend Noodle

Name: Legend Noodle
Address: 2243 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 79

2243 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Chinatown

Ranked #241 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2243 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Apr

Oct 2024

2 inspections

6 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE IS IN FRONT OF SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER MOVED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
3-501.15(B): OBSERVED SPRING ROLLS BEING COOLED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL TCS FOODS. EMPLOYEE ON SITE PUT SPRING ROLLS IN DEEP FREEZER TO COOL. WHEN FOUND, NO FOOD ITEMS WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS USED TO GARNISH AND SEASON FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS USED TO SEASON AND GARNISH FOOD ITEMS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A BIN AND COVER FOOD ITEMS, WHILE UNATTENDED.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF COOKED NOODLES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNCOVERED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN DISHAWASING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ENCASE SEWAGE PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND TO COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE UNATTENDED.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11: OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. MENTIONED PIPES WERE WRAPPED WITH SOILED PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSEERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM 10/01/2024, REPORT #2603776. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−37 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med5 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD, OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH 1 LIVE INSECT AND 2 DEAD INSECTS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS $35.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS UNADULTERATED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED SPRING ROLLS BEING COOLED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL TCS FOODS. EMPLOYEE ON SITE PUT SPRING ROLLS IN DEEP FREEZER TO COOL. WHEN FOUND, NO FOOD ITEMS WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS USED TO GARNISH AND SEASON FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AND 5-10 SMALL FLIES. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS AND OTHER SURFACES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE WALL BASES, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (SPEED RACKS AND MIXER), IN THE OPENING OF THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE SHELVES, AND ON THE OPENING OF THE HANDLE OF THE BULK CONTAINER OR FLOUR. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECT SURFACES AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A BIN OF COOKED NOODLES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNCOVERED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN DISHAWASING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ENCASE SEWAGE PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND TO COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE UNATTENDED.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS USED TO SEASON AND GARNISH FOOD ITEMS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A BIN AND COVER FOOD ITEMS, WHILE UNATTENDED.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. MENTIONED PIPES WERE WRAPPED WITH SOILED PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED THEY MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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